From the Hospital to Long-Term Care: Protect Vulnerable Patients During Handoff.
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چکیده
Improving medication safety during transitions in care.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- P & T : a peer-reviewed journal for formulary management
دوره 41 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2016